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Wake UP! Prop 8 - Equality Will Come, but Not Without Action

November 21st, 2008

November 4, 2008 Millions of people huddled around their television sets waiting, with baited breath, for the results of the election. Around 9:45 p.m., progressives nation-wide breathed a collective sigh of relief. Finally, an era of over-reaching Republican rule was over. Finally, a black man had been elected president. A dark chapter on our nation’s history had been closed.

Yet, at the same time, another dark chapter of inequality and intolerance was being written.

Out Impact’s Philip Day On Sedona Radio Network Tonight!

November 19th, 2008

Interview with Philip Day Spiritual Counselor and Humanitarian

Linda Leigh will interview Philip Day, Owner and Founder of Jungle of Souls, a not for profit internet community center designed to assist people whose main form of socializing is the internet and those who are Metaphysically inclined. Philip is a Out Impact contributing writer and long-time supporter of Out Impact.

SF: One Night Only Cabaret: REAF, Broadway Cares, Equity Fight AIDS Benefit

November 18th, 2008

December 9, SF: Tree of Hope Presented By Rainbow World Fund

November 18th, 2008

WHAT: Rainbow World Fund presents…

TREE OF HOPE Tree Lighting Ceremony - A holiday tree decorated with thousands of white origami cranes, each containing
written notes of hope & peace from children and individuals from around the world.

WHO: The tree lighting ceremony and party is a free event that begins with a concert at 5:30 pm by The San Francisco Boys Chorus. Remarks scheduled for 6:00 pm by Mayor Gavin Newsom. Donna Sachet will be the emcee. Rev. Lea Brown of SF MCC and Rev. Nobuaki Hanaoka (an atomic bomb survivor) will be officiating the tree lighting. A party with light refreshments and drinks will continue until 8:00 pm. Singer Veronica Klaus will entertain at the party.

WHEN: Tues. Dec. 9, 2008 • 5:30 pm (Admission is free.)

(The TREE OF HOPE will be on public view from Dec. 4, 08 – Jan 2, 09.)

WHERE: San Francisco’s City Hall Rotunda

1 Dr.Carlton Goodlett Place (Van Ness & Grove Sts.) SF 94102

INFO: 415/ 431-1485 or www.RainbowFund.org

Against Hate and Prop 8 Series - Volume II

November 18th, 2008

Recently we asked for reader feedback on why they are against Prop 8 and for gay equality. For more information on this open call for participation and using YOUR voice: Why Are You Against Prop 8? Share Your Stories. Keep your submissions coming, here is Volume II!

Dirty Sexy Money: The Complete First Season DVD Review

November 18th, 2008

Michael Weaver, Jr. reviews Dirty Sexy Money is a prime time drama that premiered in the 2007-08 Television Fall Season. Recently ABC Studios released the first season on DVD. Dirty Sexy Money stars Peter Krause, Donald Sutherland, William Baldwin, Jill Clayburgh, Glenn Fitzgerald, Seth Gabel, Zoe McLellan, Blair Underwood, Natalie Zea and Samaire Armstrong. Due to the WGA Writers’ Strike of 2007, there were only ten episodes shown even though a full season was ordered by ABC. DSM was picked up for a second season, which started on October 1, 2008.

Debbie Friedman launches Share The Freedom

November 18th, 2008

Let’s be honest. With all the fear-mongering and chaos that’s been raging around these past few weeks, months and years, it’s time for a change. More than that, it’s time for action.

Wake UP! - Your Guide For Inauguration Tickets

November 18th, 2008

Out Impact’s newest writer, Chardon Moore, with her Political column, “Wake UP!” is Progressive Punditry and Action Alerts for the Apathetic Advocate is giving you a quick guide for obtaining Presidential inauguration tickets in her latest column, here is excerpt:

“Want inauguration tickets? Good luck. You, as a North Carolinian, are at a disadvantage compared to other states. Why, you ask?

You get inauguration tickets from your Federal Congressmen. You have two Senators and 13 Representatives. Only one of those representatives are available for every constituent, and it’s based on what district you’re in (Mike McIntyre is the representative for Southeastern NC, for example).

Each Congressman gets a certain number of tickets to give away. Given the ridiculous demand (some are selling online for tens of thousands of dollars!) some Congressmen, like Richard Burr, have stopped taking requests. That sucks as it is, but I’ve got one worse for ya….”

Against Hate and Prop 8 Series - Volume I

November 17th, 2008

Cat Tip #3 by Darlene Arden

November 17th, 2008

Check out Darlene Arden’s latest Cat Tip!:

Before you bring your cat home, be sure to kitty-proof your house. Remove all plants that might be hazardous to kitty’s health (or downright fatal!). Here’s a link to an online list of harmful plants: http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/owners-corner/toxic-plant-listing/toxic-plants-to-cats/.
Pick up little toys that could be swallowed, paperclips, etc. and keep them out of kitty’s reach above ground as well. Cats can climb so any space is fair game.

To read more: Cat Tip #3

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Darlene Arden is a Certified Animal Behavior Consultant, a member of The International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, The American Association of Human-Animal Bond Veterinarians (even though she is not a veterinarian), a World Canine Freestyle Organization Judge, Referee and Executive Advisory Board Member, as well as a member of the Dog Writer’s Association of America, Inc., and the World Dog Press Association, Cat Writers Association and Boston Authors Club. She is a learning facilitator at Kutztown University’s Canine Training & Management Program. An internationally recognized expert on behavior, training, and the wellness of dogs. She is the author of Rover, Get Off Her Leg!, The Angell Memorial Animal Hospital Book of Wellness and Preventive Care for Dogs, The Irrepressible Toy Dog, and Small Dogs, Big Hearts. You can find her on the web at: http://www.darlenearden.com.